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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1931
Page
4
A Farm Board critique argues that stabilization has failed and predicts Congress may strip its powers. It proposes a union of farmers to jointly reduce production and market their crops, enabling price control through cooperative marketing and regional actions.
The appointment of Sam H. Thompson to succeed Alexander Legge on the Federal Farm Board received broad approval. Thompson, an actual farm operator and active supporter of cooperative marketing, has backed measures to ease agricultural tax burdens and favored McNary Haugen ideas. State papers like the Mitchell Republican and Watertown Public Opinion praised the move.
Fragment indicates discussion of a board appointment and its justification if specific nominee Thampeon can attract support. Mentions Siren Benet and general electorate, with aim to draw to the board a more energetic slate.
A historical note recounts a border incident where Washington fruit orchards suffered from fumes from Canadian smelteries. After a prompt inquiry, compensation totaling about 19 million dollars was arranged and measures funded to prevent recurrence. The incident is praised as an example of amicable, swift diplomacy between nations. Then a newspaper's stance on Franklin D Roosevelt's presidential prospects is quoted, urging decisive action on New York city politics to restore voter confidence.
Sioux City faces competition from trucking firms as railroads adopt door to door freight pickup and delivery. Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee line vice president Charlie Therapeca says this signals a larger plan to coordinate rail and truck service, possibly under regulation or joint control. Sioux City is seen as a growing regional hub for both rail and truck operations.
The piece notes a renewed protest in two Joliet state prisons over indeterminate sentences and a reform-focused parole system. It argues reforms require better administration and individual attention to rehabilitate offenders rather than mere punitive measures. It also mentions a county senator's dog tax bill drawing criticism.
A public contest invites 4 H and Hi Y groups along with Girl and Boy Scout units in Beadle and surrounding counties to submit news stories and club activities for trips and major recognition. Entries must be mailed within event dates and rules distributed by local organizers.
FH club programs will be broadcast Saturdays from 12 35 to 22 55 central. The shows originate in Chicago and do not conflict with the KFDY Brookings program that starts at 1 Jetclock. The Columbia 4 H program will be in four parts including music entertainment signatures and sketches by four leaders.
Troop 4 Horn welcomed three new members Wastley Meyers Donald Johnson and Chester Howard during a Friday evening meeting. Irving Gy advanced to Junior Assistant Scout Center Boyd Johnson became Patrol Leader James Jensen was named Edifice and Robert Carlson appointed Reporter.
Vernon Garrett leads the Notbully Club as an officer in a local effort toward safer school culture. The unit aims to reduce bullying incidents and promote inclusive behavior in classrooms and hallways.
The Junior Merry Maids 4-H club in Spink County organized with Willing Workers Extension backing. Members include Ruby Dunker Luella Borge Helen Fischbach Marjorie Neafun Arlene Fettering and Lucile Peck. Meetings occur twice monthly with a recent special gathering at Lucille Peck’s home. Officers include president secretary treasurer and an entertainment chair. everyone attends rally day in Redfield on March 28.
Fourteen members of the Fourteen ay vera 4-H club of Beadle County and leader Mrs. Lee Cranston joined the Beadle County 4-H club rally Saturday at the Marvin Hughitt hotel. H. H. DeLong and Miss Beulah Hodges guided games and divided groups by dress color while pins and panorains were distributed. County agent R. A. Cave and Paul Myers of the Huron Chamber of Commerce spoke, and Norma Hae Cranston and Join Greenan shared stunt highlights and a review of the Chicago livestock show.
John Skinner writes about a 4-H rally attended by the Double C pig club at the Marvin Hughitt hotel in Huan on March 21. The event featured pot luck dinner, talks on junior short projects, and a talk by Miss Hamel Cheristadtersen on how a newspaper is made.
The E S C Chub met at the Forsburg home but moved to the Paulson residence due to Forsburg illness. Mrs Marshall Helen won first prize among club members and Mrs Must Muraine won first prize among visiting ladies. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Claude Paxter and Mrs Julia Payson. A luncheon followed.
Members of the I S H Room Improvement club gathered at Miss Ella Lewis’s Fedora home for a meeting. Eleanor Lewis spoke on storage and furniture arrangement while Alice Blankenburg planned a color demonstration and garden club idea.
Doris Pierson of the Willing Workers H club reports the Beadle 4 H rally at Huron on Saturday. Members gave talks and stunts, shared reports on free trips to the junior short course and to Chicago, and enjoyed a 10 to noon program followed by a pot luck lunch.
The Wilson School Girl Reserves held a St Patrick's party on Friday March 2 at the YWCA cottage per Cecilia Passenheim. About twenty girls attended along with Mrs Ray mand Hess club adviser and Miss Van Ornum. Betty Sheeka and Florence Moore performed. Creta Baken Dora Hall Thals Wood and Irene Kale sang We're Loyal to Our... at 8 o clock with good time, according to the reporter.
Mortgagee Southern Minnesota Joint Stock Land Bank of Minneapolis will foreclose the mortgage on the Beadle County farm in Beadle County South Dakota due to default. Public sale set for April 25 1931 at two oclock in the afternoon at the courthouse front door in Huron to satisfy the debt plus interest and costs. The property covers the North Half of Section 1 Township 111 Range 63 containing 320.44 acres more or less according to government survey. Also notice to creditors for the estate of Susanna Hofer deceased with six months to file claims in Huron South Dakota.
A garbled public notice records a bequest or estate matter involving D. Warren a widower, with dates and amounts unreadable, mentioning a 1929 context and a monetary figure around 45 dollars.
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